Scott Klittich from Otto & Sons Nursery in Fillmore, CA Thank you for joining us for a very special encore episode with Scott Klittich, owner of Otto & Sons Nursery in Fillmore! Don’t miss Rose Days 2023 at the nursery, happening April 19-21. Celebrate Otto & Sons 30th annual open house with a 1-mile walk through the nursery and learn more about rose growing and maintenance. More information is available on the Otto & Sons website. Not only is Otto & Sons the largest growers of roses this side of the Rocky Mountains, the robust 40+ acre nursery includes acres of citrus trees, stone fruits, and perennial favorites. Whether you lean towards Floribunda, Grandiflora or Hybrid Tea roses, Scott and his knowledgeable staff can help avid home gardeners - and beginners alike - select from a variety of colors and fragrances.  Beware! Not all plants are suited for the growing condition of Ventura Country! Water availability, soil conditions, and climate are all important factors that must be considered when selecting a varietal. Just because plants may be available at some stores, doesn’t mean they’re right for Ventura County.  Passionate about the care of roses, Otto & Sons also offer in-person pursuing classes on Saturdays in the month of January. Can’t make it to class? You’re in luck! During Covid, Scott and his team recorded and shared many care videos on the nursery’s website. While recording this episode, Scott let us in on an interesting piece of trivia….There are more citrus trees located in residential landscaping than in commercial farms! Can you guess which famous celebrity singers have enjoyed Otto & Sons roses? For a hint, you’ll have to listen to the interview!To watch the full episode and view the nursery, check out the interview on Paul Ward's YouTube channel.    Get in touch!  https://ottoandsonsnursery.com/ 1835 E. Guiberson Road Fillmore, CA 93015 info@ottoandsons.net (805) 524-2123   Public Welcome Wednesday - Saturday 8-4 Contractor Hours Monday - Friday 8-4 CLOSED on Sundays   In this episode you will learn:  0:00 Thank you to our sponsors, The Money Store and Opus Escrow 0:34 Intro to Otto & Sons Nursery 1:32 Otto & Son’s secret for year round gorgeous gardens 2:24 Best fertilizers for home gardeners 2:53 Otto & Sons carries 700-800 varieties of roses 3:15 Different class types of roses 4:44 How to determine which of roses will work for your garden 5:25 Rose Care University 6:36 Otto & Sons online how-to videos 7:13 Tomatomania in March 8:03 Thankfulness Sale in November 8:52 200 varieties of fruit trees available for purchase 9:41 The largest grower of roses west of the Rockies 11:34 The most popular rose sold in California 13:24 There are more citrus trees in private gardens than in commercial citrus groves 15:18 Available perennials 16:19 The importance of irrigation and mulch for home gardens 17:37 Otto & Sons wholesale business 18:19 Celebrities who have visited the nursery 20:05 Continuing education for customers 20:40 Common gardening problems 21:24 The importance of shopping at a local independent nursery 22:39 Otto & Sons history and the future of the industry in southern California _ Have ideas for future episodes? We'd love to answer your questions - leave a comment! For any home buying or home selling needs in the Ventura County area of California, please reach out to Paul@HomeAndRanchTeam.com or visit www.HomeAndRanchTeam.com A special THANK YOU to our sponsors! Farm Talk with Paul Ward would not be possible without the support of our sponsors, Opus Escrow and Karly Rosalez from The Money Store. Supporting our sponsors ensures Farm Talk can provide listeners with the best possible episodes.